[solemnclockwork]

Where to start?

I know Japan is not easy to live in, even then for a foreigner. Here lies the fundamental concept that going to another country where less opportunity awaits you isn't logical (barring people who line up a lucrative deal). That said I'm trying to be as realistic as possible, as Japan is no fun land of imagination and cosplay mates. It has some major problems mainly do to the corrupt way working people are treated. I'll try to give more information about my background and reason(s) why I would want to live in Japan.

For me, and it's different for each individual learning Japanese would not be considered "hard". I'll give reasons; first off I'll fascinated by the way the language is portrayed, I have a very good memory for symbols (like around 85-90% tested), Have a very needed application for said material, have some experience in trying to learn an foreign language, and a will to put myself into a position to learn it like a "baby would they're first language". That said, it doesn't change the fact that the language is hard, I believe over some said individuals I have an easier time learning it.

Teaching is one of the iron-clad need I have. I simply love it being theology to actually helping people with some grammar and sentencing (as best as an non-trained American can do). I simply do not believe I will tire of it. To even be considered for a University you have to have a minimum masters in TESOL, some experience in teaching undergraduate, and published papers relating to said subject. Secondly I also want to go there to help out with the local churches (christian) I have a great desire to do that also.

It's my fault for not completely informing everyone of my background and the lack of communication has caused some misinformation. What I mean by the food is overall the image can lead to an healthier eating habits. I have been raised on fish, although I prefer noodles to rice. I will repeat I don't like fast food, or coke wither that be here or in Japan. I also have an habit of all ways wanting to try new food, which bleeds into me wanted to cook different foods.

The whole things about the care was more figurative then anything. What I meant was I like to travel without the use of a car, and being in Japan with it's transportation system is a nice bonus. In reality it's really minor point (of course I have to get a car).

What you said (belyvis) about Japanese women is somewhat of a long the lines of what I was thinking about the difference between America and Japan culture. I at least knew at the surface those values where there. To be discriminated against is not something I really even consider a problem. I just don't care what people are going to find an fault in me. I'll even add no one should care, look at some of the blacks in USA during times of discrimination they rose to meet the challenge and beat it to. I cannot please everybody, not will I'll take offensive for what people think of me.

Teaching would be something I could put passion and professionalism behind (even with the stigma that comes with it in Japan). If I was in it for profit I would even give a dime about Japan (please I have to make money, no way around it).

Tuna,

Yes just about going to any other country can be ration the same way. I don't want to stress descriptive and short answers about going to another country. People are different and what draws them to another country is not important as long as they understand why they themselves are going. What needs to be stressed is the reality of such a situation. Reasons I will give as to why I haven't considered those you mention is; I don't want to shuffle myself around, want some control over my life, don't want to be a doctor.

Yes I know this question has been beaten to deaf. It's much better to take flack for asking, and getting knowledgeable about such an potential pitfall. Belyvis is good for providing necessary negatives for those (me included) who may want to go to Japan. Without a college degree all this is wish full thinking and in the five years it takes to get the education I want many things I plan may very well be in need of change. It doesn't hurt to have at the very least a plan of what you actually going to do/accomplish.